ACES 2018 Session Proposal Template

Session Title: Recommended maximum of 125 characters with spaces. Remember, session titles are critical – most people make decisions about which sessions to attend based solely on the title. Choose carefully.

HELPFUL HINT: Use the Word Count tool under the Review tab in MS Word to determine character count with spaces.

Indicate Your Format Preference: Standard Session OR Panel Session[Standard: Total of 4-5 speakers, Panel: Maximum of 5 panelists]

Most Standard Oral Sessions will have a total of 5 speakers, while some will have 4 speakers with a group discussion during the last 20-minute speaking slot. A limited number of Panel Session proposals may be accommodated. These panel-only sessions are allowed a maximum of 5 panelists and traditionally do not use PowerPoint presentations.

Session Description: Specify the goals and technical issues that will be the focus of the session.

Problem Statement or Question: Identify a topical question, challenge, or subject related to ecosystem services. What are the most important problems that need to be discussed? Provide a short overview of the topic.

Conference Themes: Identify the conference themes covered in the session.

Intended Audience: Provide a brief discussion of why the session is of interest and to whom. Who is the target audience? Who would benefit most from the proposed session?

Session Agenda Outlining Presentation Format:

Indicate whether the session organizer will be moderating the session or designating a moderator.List proposed speakers and talk titles in the order in which they will be presenting.

Session Organizer Information: [Note: If there is more than one session organizer, please list the primary contact. All details for the session will be finalized via communications with only this individual.]

First Name, Last Name, Professional Title, Professional Affiliation, City, State, Zip, Email, Phone

Qualifications of Organizer: Describe organizer’s role, expertise, and applicability to the session topic(s) and theme(s).

List of Confirmed / Invited Session Presenters, Talk Titles, and Contact Information: Indicate whether each presenter is confirmed (has been contacted and has committed) OR invited. It is strongly

encouraged that you CONFIRM your speakers before submitting a session proposal. Include a specific title for every speaker’s talk (this will also be the title of their abstract). Offer a diverse mix of speakers, each of whom brings unique contributions to the session. Be sure to confirm speakers were not contacted by another session organizer.

Proposed Presentation Title

Presenter First Name

Presenter Last Name

Presenter Affiliation Email Confirmed

or Invited